KURSUS PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM BACAAN SASTERA KONTEMPORARI KANAK-KANAK

BAHASA INGGERIS TAHUN 6 SK & SJK (2006)

PUSAT PERKEMBANGAN KURIKULUM

KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

Characters:Dan - quiet, small, chubby, above averageJason - tall, athletic, excelled at sports, proud, selfish.Parents - caring, supportiveJolene - caring, encouragingCoach - wise, firm, positive

Messages/Lessons learnt :People are of different characters.We need to learn not to speak our mind in anger.We need to take responsibility in our words or actions. Fear makes us think we are weak and incapable.Every success begins with determination and hard work.The secret weapon of winning is not how we start the race but the perseverance in ending the race.Everyone in our life plays an important role in our success or failure.Humility can change a person’s character.

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Emotions :The plot builds mix emotions :Dan - fear, anger, confusion, dejected, ashamed, humble, determined, ambitious.Jason – proud, selfish, boastful, humble

Five Senses :Various platforms for the pupils to explore with their eyes, ears, hands and feet.

Plot : Sequences of breakthrough events: Pg 1-4 Introduction of the two main characters, Dan and Jason.Pg. 5-7 Dan’s outburst and the challenge.Pg 8-9 Parents’ support.Pg 12-14 Awesome JolenePg 16-18 Meeting with CoachPg 20-24 The Secret WeaponPg 26-32 The race

Settings - SchoolSchool BusHomePark (near the forest)GymField

Overview Dan’s Secret Weapon

Overview Dan’s Secret Weapon

Title

Dan’s

Secret Weapon

Plot

Events

Pages 1 - 4 Introduction to the main characters Dan and Jason;Pages 5 - 7 Dan’s outburst of anger and the challenge he madePages 8 - 9 Dan’s parents supportPages 12 - 14 Awesome JolenePages 16 - 18 Meeting with the CoachPages 20 - 24 The Secret WeaponPages 26 - 32 The Race – Final Breakthrough for both boys.

The story is interesting as there arevarious platforms for pupils to

explore.

Dan : fear, anger, confusion, rejection,

dejection to determination, ambitious

and humility

Jason : pride, over- confident to regretful and

humility

Characteristics of Characters:

Messages and lessonslearnt

Pages 2 - 3 People are of different characters. We need to learn to accept and appreciate one another.

Pages 4 - 5 We need to learn not to speak our mind in anger.

Pages 7 - 9 Be responsible in what you say and do.

Page 7 Fear makes us think we are weak and

incapable.

Pages 10 – 32

Every success begins with determination, focus

and hard work.

The secret weapon of winning is hard work and

determination.

Pages 8, 13 , 16

Everyone in our lives plays important roles in our success or failures.

Page 32

Our good intention can change another person.

Characters

1. Dan : quiet, small, chubby

above average

2. Jason : tall, athletic, excelled at

sports, proud, selfish

3. Parents : caring, supportive

4. Jolene : caring, encouraging

5. The Coach : wise, firm, positive

1Fun with the Cover

1.1 Let’s explore the title

1.1.1 Display several kinds of

weapons – keris, swords, toy gun

1.1.2 ‘WH’ questions leading to the

word - w e a p o n

1.1.3 Act out situations leading to the

word - s e c r e t

1Fun with Pictures

1.2 Explore the picture

( Level 1 – encourage weaker groups to answer some questions )

1.2.1 Who is Dan on the cover ?

1.2.2 Where is he ?

( Level 2 )

1.2.3 Dan has a secret weapon.

Task 1- Draw Dan’s secret weapon on

Task sheet 1.

Paste task sheet at FUN with

Literature Corner to see which

group has the correct answer

after the class has completed

the whole story.

2Exploring Main Features

2.1 Tasksheet for each group

( Level 1 )

2.1.1 Pupils to explore and label the main features of the book.

(Level 2)

2.1.2 Pupils to complete : I think I like the …

3Pair work

1. Pupils brainstorm in pairs

2. Task : To predict

“ What is the story about ? “

3. Feedback to class ( Can implement PLBS in this activity )

While Reading

1. Exploring Speech Bubbles

1. A. I challenge you for the 400m race.

B. I don’t like you very much.

2. A. Why are you wasting your time?

B. You can do it, son.

3. A. I’m sorry, Dan. I don’t have time for you.

B.Don’t worry, Dan. I’ll help you.

(Level 1)Circle the best answer.

2.

3.

While Reading

1.

4. A. Don’t give up, Dan.

B You are late, Dan.

5. A. Congratulations, Dan. B. Pleased to meet you, Dan.

4

5.

2.

3.

(Level 2)Write what they are saying. Fill in the box with the correct speech.

1 ……………………………………..

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2. ……………………………………. …………………………………….

3………………………………

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While Reading

5. ………………………………

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4

5.

4. ……………………………………..

……………………………………..

Congratulations, Dan. You can do it, son.

Don’t give up, Dan. I’ll challenge you for the 400m race.

Don’t worry, Dan. I’ll help you.

2.

3.

(Level 3)Guess what they are saying. Fill in the box with the correct speech.

1 ……………………………………..

……………………………………..

2. ……………………………………. …………………………………….

3………………………………

……………………………….

While Reading

5. ………………………………

…………………….

4

5.

4. ……………………………………..

……………………………………..

(Level 3)Guess what they are saying. Fill in the box with the correct speech.

1

1 ……………………………………..……………………………………

2. ……………………………………. …………………………………….

2.

While Reading

3

4

4. ……………………………………………………………………

5. ……………………………………………………………………

5. ……………………………………. …………………………………….

5.

Don’t give up ( x2 ) Don’t give up Dan Humble heart makes you a man

Run the race Over your pace With a smile on your face Fear will leave without a trace You can do it You can do it, Dan !

s3

Jazz Chant

______ give up ( x2 ) ______ give up Dan ______ heart makes you a man

______ the race Over your pace With ______ on your face Fear will ______ without a trace You can do it You can do it, Dan !

Create a new chant for Dan.

Look at the picture. Write down other Words or Phrases of Encouragement that his parents would say to Dan.

s7

Draw or Paste.

a pair of spikes

bread

wake up

Jolene

s11

What does Dan need to prepare himself for the race?Draw or paste the pictures and name them.

Activity 1Fun with Scrapbook

Create a scrapbook. You may choose one of the following:

1. Annual School Sports2. SUKMA3. Commonwealth Games4. SEA Games5. Olympics

Activity 2Fun With Poster

Draw a poster :

Annual School Sports Day

Activity 3Secret Diary

You are going to take part in a sport event. Write

briefly about your preparation to win the event.

Activity 4Interview

Task

1. Interview the top athlete in

your class or school. Complete the interview form and share your experience with the other groups.

2. Paste the form into your logbook

and write how you feel about it.

I like _______________________ because ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Who do you like from the story? Give reasons for your choice.

Activity 5